Business Details
Chartered Surveyors in Preston
P Wilson & Company & Company is a modern independent professional partnership specialising in rural property and land agency services. Our team comprises fully qualified Chartered Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers with deep expertise in agricultural valuations, compensation claims, and rural professional work. We serve private and institutional landowners, tenants, and local authorities across the North West of England, combining urban and rural insights to deliver tailored solutions. Our commitment to professional standards is demonstrated through RICS regulation, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and active membership in industry bodies like the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.We maintain robust anti-money laundering systems and collaborate with solicitors, accountants, and environmental consultants to provide comprehensive services. With a heritage rooted in land agency, we offer valuation advice for probate, secured lending, compulsory purchase, and development appraisals, adhering strictly to RICS Professional Standards. Our quality assurance processes ensure consistent best practice across all client engagements.
Services
Land Agency
Agricultural Valuations
Compensation Claims
Rural Property Sales
Development Appraisals
Estate Planning
Probate Valuations
Rent Reviews
Planning Consultancy
Environmental Assessments
Highlights and features
- We are RICS-regulated chartered surveyors with agricultural valuation expertise
- Our team holds memberships in the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers
- We maintain ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance certification
- We collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals for comprehensive solutions
- Our practice combines 21st-century innovation with traditional rural expertise
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV)
- BS EN ISO 9001:2015
Services
Agricultural Valuations
Our RICS-registered valuers provide expert agricultural property assessments for inheritance tax, secured lending, and legal proceedings. We combine traditional rural expertise with modern valuation methodologies to deliver accurate, defensible valuations across the North West region. Our team maintains specialist knowledge of agricultural markets and planning constraints.
Land Agency
We offer comprehensive land agency services including sales, acquisitions, and development site marketing. Our portfolio includes rural estates, development plots, and agricultural land across Lancashire and the wider North West. We provide market analysis and negotiation support for both private and institutional clients.
Compensation Claims
Our specialists handle compulsory purchase order (CPO) compensation claims with expertise in valuation and legal procedures. We represent landowners and occupiers in negotiations with local authorities, ensuring fair compensation for land acquisition or development restrictions affecting rural properties.
Rural Property Sales
We market and sell rural properties including farms, country houses, and equestrian estates. Our current portfolio features properties in Preston, Lytham St Annes, and surrounding areas. We provide detailed property appraisals and targeted marketing strategies to achieve optimal sale outcomes.
Development Appraisals
We assess development potential for rural sites considering planning permissions, restrictive covenants, and market conditions. Our appraisals support investment decisions for residential, agricultural, and commercial developments across the North West region, incorporating infrastructure and environmental considerations.
People
Paul Wilson
Managing Partner
Founding partner with over 25 years' experience in rural surveying. Chartered Surveyor and Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. Specialises in agricultural valuations and compulsory purchase claims across the North West.
John Thompson
Senior Surveyor
RICS-registered surveyor specialising in land agency and rural property sales. Holds additional qualifications in environmental consultancy. Manages property transactions from initial valuation to completion for private landowners and estates.
Questions
What surveying services do you specialise in?
We specialise in rural property valuations, agricultural land agency, compulsory purchase compensation, development appraisals, and estate planning for both private and institutional clients.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and all our qualified staff are RICS Registered Valuers with Central Association of Agricultural Valuers membership.
Which areas do you cover?
While based in Preston, Lancashire, we operate across the North West of England including Cumbria, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside for both rural and urban property matters.
What accreditations do you hold?
Our practice maintains ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance certification alongside RICS regulation, with staff members holding memberships in the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers and other specialist institutions.
How do you handle valuation instructions?
We follow RICS Professional Standards (The Red Book) for all valuations, with additional quality assurance procedures ensuring consistent best practice across probate, secured lending, and development appraisals.
Can you assist with compulsory purchase claims?
Yes, our team has extensive experience handling compulsory purchase and compensation claims, providing expert valuation advice supported by our specialist knowledge of rural property legislation.
